Nicholas Romano is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and operating Romano & Romano Financial, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services along with operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support.

James Farrell Sr. is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for nine years and Univest Corporation for thirteen years. He serves as President and a non-voting member of the Upper Moreland Police Pension Fund, participating in administrative and investment evaluation activities. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Raymond Wiley is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients through various brokerage, advisory, and asset management programs.

Marc Rapoport is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Susan Reid is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Lansdale, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments LLC since 2014. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments with mutual funds and ETFs.

Leonard Brodsky is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2007 and also operates Leonard Brodsky and Associates Inc., a securities business where he serves as president and sole owner. Additionally, he acts as a trustee for his firm’s defined benefit plan and provides assistance with medical insurance claims for a fee. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including custom portfolio solutions, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Melanie Brassell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as a substitute teacher in Pennsylvania. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

David Defazio is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2013 and previously spent seven years at Legend Advisory, LLC. He serves as a board member for the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, where he participates in decisions regarding low-interest loans to local businesses and nonprofits. Lincoln Investment Planning is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and access to third-party managers.

Steve Kach is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and corporate secretary/treasurer for A Church of Living Hope, participating in board decisions and chairing the finance committee. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers with an investment approach supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and various model portfolios.

Kenneth Liddy is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2017 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Raymond Schmalz is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Christopher Shank is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with one year of industry experience. He also works with Phillips Financial Services, where he serves as a bookkeeper and agent assistant. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and access to third-party managers.

Kieran O Donnell is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2024 and previously worked in education at multiple institutions including West Chester University and the University of Scranton. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management as of the end of 2025.

Evan Footer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at New York Life and Accenture. Footer also serves as Vice President and board member of the Footer Family Foundation, a charitable organization in Penllyn, PA. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Jody Tolomeo is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998. Outside of advising, he owns an office building where he rents space to other Lincoln advisors. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Joseph Romano Jr. is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His other business activities include conducting fixed insurance investment-related services at his branch office. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while enabling advisors to manage client portfolios using a broad array of securities and insurance products.

Laura Wassell is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2011 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, Wassell also assists with accounting and office administration at Automation Distribution Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts.

David Holin is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Fuhrman Management Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Fuhrman Management Associates, a non-investment-related business. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, offering a decentralized advisory model alongside formal retirement-plan and pension consulting services.

Zoe Torres Lyle is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott and holds a Series 66 designation. She has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and prior work in student affairs at Rutgers University. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and provides a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jeremy Wechsler is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Brookstone Capital Management since 2019. Prior to this, he was a senior associate lawyer at Curtin & Heefner LLP, specializing in estate planning. He also operated his own law practice, the Law Offices of Jeremy A. Wechsler LLC, from 2009 to 2022. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis across various strategies.